Andrea via FlickrArts+Culture / NewsHalf of young people don't identify as straightA new survey has found that British young people aged between 18-24 are seriously fluid when it comes to sexualityShareLink copied ✔️August 17, 2015Arts+CultureNewsText Hannah Rose Ewens Everyone is well aware that sexuality exists on a spectrum, rather than being something you can put in a box and neatly label. Sexual fluidity is something teens grow up with now – Kristen Stewart and Cara Delevingne refuse to put labels on their sexuality, Shamir says he has “no gender, no sexuality, and no fucks to give", while Miley Cyrus openly discusses her "fluidity". Increasingly, young people are rejecting pigeonholes. YouGov asked 1632 people to put themselves on a Kinsey scale of sexuality from 0 (exclusively heterosexual) to 6 (exclusively homosexual). Among the total population, 72 per cent of adults defined themselves as exclusively heterosexual, 4 per cent ranked themselves as exclusively homosexual, with 19 per cent somewhere on the spectrum. But when it came to 18-24 year olds, things were a lot less black and white. Only 46 per cent of them would rank themselves as exclusively heterosexual. This isn’t because more young people are gay – still only 6 per cent would identify as being exclusively homosexual. They’re all somewhere on the spectrum in-between the two. via YouGov YouGov concluded: “Clearly the figures are not measures of active bisexuality, but putting yourself at level 1 allows for the possibility of homosexual feelings and experiences. More than anything, it indicates an increasingly open minded approach to sexuality.“In a further set of questions asking if respondents could conceivably be attracted to, have sex with or have a relationship with someone of the same sex (if the right person came along at the right time), Level 1s were at least 35 per cent more likely to say they could than Level 0s.” Maybe this comes from having more visible LGBT figures in pop culture, maybe young people feel confident to explore their sexuality than previous generations have. Whatever the reason, it shows that we’re growing up part of a country increasingly comfortable with the idea that sexuality is not something we need to make a concrete decision on. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) We listened to all two hours and 40 minutes of Iceman, Habibti and Maid Of Honour, so you don’t have toMusicLife & CultureIs veganism a privilege? UGGFashionUGG is bringing the sun to London – here’s how to get involvedFashionWhy is Americana everywhere right now?Beauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismLife & CultureThere is nothing more romantic than friendshipArt & PhotographySex, Clubs, Dissent: This photo book presents a history of queer nightlifeMusicSalem: Get to know the prodigal sons of witch houseEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy